rearrange

/ ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ /

verb

1. to put (something) into a new order

   to rearrange the lighting

2. to put (something) back in its original order after it has been displaced
3. to fix a new date or time for (something postponed)

   to rearrange a match

Derived Forms

• ˌrearˈranger, noun
• ˌrearˈrangement, noun

Example Sentences

And you fight hard for it when that same White House starts rearranging its briefing room’s seating charts to curtail policy-challenging coverage by major media outlets, as it did on Monday.

From Salon

When that happens, senior producer Lindsey Wright leads the young, intrepid “AirTalk” staff, all under 40, in scrambling to rearrange segments and get new guests on the air.

From Los Angeles Times

He has had requests from customers on a range of topics, including requests to change dates, rearrange payments, and add more people to bookings.

From BBC

The remaining two games were rearranged because of the Carabao Cup final.

From BBC

Round eyes blinking on the screen, it began rearranging the pieces to start a new game as it continued in Mandarin: "I've seen your ability, I will do better next time."

From BBC

Related Words

• readjust
• reconstruct
• reorganize
• reposition
• reshuffle
• revamp
• rework